Newly graduated artists take a lively approach to the dilemmas and delights we currently face, in the latest iteration of PICA’s “Hatched” exhibition, writes Kim Kirkman.
Author Archives: Kim Kirkman
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Sculpture by the Sea 2022 – more than a pretty space
9 March 2022
From the poignant to the political, many works in this year’s iteration of ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ are about more than its coastal setting, discovers Kim Kirkman.
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The Sunset Lounge – a dreamworld between day and night
25 February 2022
The Sunset Lounge installation takes place within the rooms of a hotel but its dreamy tableau seems to play with things that connect us to the world beyond, writes Kim Kirkman
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Somewhere into the rainbow
7 December 2021
Spanning the spectrum, ‘Expander-COLOUR’ is a playful exploration of the many moods and tones of colour, discovers Kim Kirkman.
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Lester finalists are relatable, dynamic and charismatic
19 October 2021
WA’s prestigious annual portrait prize exhibition celebrates both the individuality and universality of human nature, finds Kim Kirkman.
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Tales of two sun-bleached cities
3 August 2021
Named after The Triffid’s 1986 album, ‘Love in Bright Landscapes’ is an exhibition that explores the shiny and seamy sides of Perth and Los Angeles, writes Kim Kirkman, who also takes in two other exhibitions currently on show at PICA.
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Breaking the rules to tantalise the senses
14 June 2021
Who says artworks should be for the eyes only? In two new exhibitions, DADAA offers a multi-sensory experience that feels fun and refreshing, writes Kim Kirkman.
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Gender bender is timely
19 April 2021
Lit Live’s production of Dan Rebellato’s new radio play You & Me feels timely, even if the script leaves some questions unanswered, writes Kim Kirkman.
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Hot-headed mix of profanity and poetry
28 January 2021
Kim Kirkman praises the well-drawn characters and the clever and evocative writing in What of It.
